Ryan's Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization established in memory of Ryan (11/18/1983-12/7/2002) and committed to serving the needs of the public in tribute to the life of Ryan. All donations to Ryan's Fund are tax deductible. The mission of Ryan's Memorial Fund is to raise and allocate funds and other resources to meet the public interest, health, safety, education and human services needs of the community in tribute to the life of Ryan.